March 2015

(Sports Page)— The Nevis Academy Primary school held its annual sports meet at the Bath Village playing field on Thursday 5th March. The meet was held under the distinguished patronage of Ms Aileen Brookes. The children competed in the…

(Sports Page)— The athletes at the Maude Cross Preparatory School, seemed intent on sending warning signals to the other schools, as the build up to the grand Interprimary event scheduled for April 1st approaches. The school held its…

Perth, Australia - In Pool B, Pakistan’s upset win over South Africa ensured the battle for the top four remained wide open. Pool A Remaining matches: Sri Lanka v Scotland, Hobart, March 11 New Zealand v Bangladesh, Hamilton, March 13…

(ZIZ News) – Monday March 9th, was observed internationally as Commonwealth Day. Each year, the second Monday in March is dedicated to promoting an understanding of the Commonwealth of Nations. This year’s theme was “A Young…

(ZIZ News) – Minister of State responsible for Gender Affairs, Hon. Wendy Phipps said gender equality and the advancement of women should not be restricted to one day. Speaking at the International Women’s Day Breakfast and Awards…

(ZIZ News) – The residents of Lower Westbourne Ghaut were shaken up on Monday afternoon when several shots rang out near the intersection with Fort Thomas Road. Neighbours said they heard about nine shots being fired at around 2:30pm.…

CAIRO, Egypt (AFP) – A Cairo schoolboy died on Sunday after being severely beaten by his teacher who has now been suspended, Egypt's education ministry said as an inquiry was launched. Corporal punishment is common in Egyptian schools,…

MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) – A Russian judge said Sunday one of the five suspects in the murder of opposition activist Boris Nemtsov had confessed to his involvement, as four others pleaded innocent in a Moscow court, state media reported. Judge…

Kuala Lumpur (CNN) -- The initial hours after the disappearance of flight MH370 were characterized by confusion and chaos, as air traffic controllers struggled to comprehend the situation and radar operators failed to take notice, according…

ST JOHN’S, Antigua -- For the second time in less than three months, the government of Antigua and Barbuda has attempted to clarify the relationship between its citizenship by investment programme (CIP) and a real estate development in the…

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller said the Government, through the Bureau of Women’s Affairs and with support from UN Women, has crafted a draft National Strategic Action Plan to Eliminate Gender-Based Violence in…

(Sports Page)— The green team was the dominant force as the Ivor Walters Primary School held its annual sports meet on Friday 6th March. The meet was held under the patronage of former student and athlete Stephen BULL Prentice. The meet…

(Sports Page)— The updated statistics have been released after the road races held at the Naomi’s Preschool. The road races were held on Thursday 5th March and the top placers were as follows: Girls—2 1/2 years 1st Tyree Nisbett 2nd…

(Sports Page)— The Highlights team emerged victorious after completing a comprehensive victory over the Calypso Cricket team. This as the local second division fixtures began in earnest on Saturday 7th March. The Calypso Cricket team…

(Sports Page)— The soaring SDA Jets took a nose dive on Sunday 8th March, as they engaged the Calypso Cricket team in a second division fixture at Cotton Ground. SDA Jets won the toss and batted first on a placid pitch and were bowled out…